Spider Ecophysiology
Wolfgang Nentwig
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Spider Ecophysiology
Published
Feb 26, 2013
Publisher
Springer
Pages
539
ISBN-13
9783642339882
ISBN-10
3642339883
Description
With over 43,000 species, spiders are the largest predacious arthropod group. They have developed key characteristics such as multi-purpose silk types, venoms consisting of hundreds of components, locomotion driven by muscles and hydraulic pressure, a highly evolved key-lock mechanism between the complex genital structures, and many more unique features. After 300 million years of evolutionary refinement, spiders are present in all land habitats and represent one of the most successful groups of terrestrial organisms. Ecophysiology combines functional and evolutionary aspects of morphology, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology with ecology. Cutting-edge science in spiders focuses on the circulatory and respiratory system, locomotion and dispersal abilities, the immune system, endosymbionts and pathogens, chemical communication, gland secretions, venom components, silk structure, structure and perception of colours as well as nutritional requirements. Spiders are valuable indicator species in agroecosystems and for conservation biology. Modern transfer and application technologies research spiders and their products with respect to their value for biomimetics, material sciences, and the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
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How many pages are in Spider Ecophysiology?
This edition of Spider Ecophysiology has approximately 539 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Spider Ecophysiology?
For most readers, Spider Ecophysiology typically takes between 11h 14m and 7h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 134,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Spider Ecophysiology?
The estimated word count for Spider Ecophysiology is approximately 134,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Spider Ecophysiology?
Spider Ecophysiology was written by Wolfgang Nentwig.
When was Spider Ecophysiology published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 26, 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.